American Foxhound Dog Names

Introduction

So, you’ve decided to adopt an American Foxhound and you need a great name for such a wonderful pooch? Naming any new addition to your family can be tricky because you want a forever name that fits just right. The American Foxhound is extremely active and requires lots of vigorous exercise. As a rare American breed, your new pet certainly deserves the perfect moniker, so it’s a good idea to spend some time researching before making your final choice. Don’t have the time to research? Don’t worry, simply read on and let this guide inspire you!

American Foxhound Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous American Foxhound Dog

Old Drum

The
American Foxhound is native to America and originated originally from Virginia, in the
1700s. This breed is often referred to
as being the 'George Washington Dog.' George Washington was a
breeder himself as he loved to have his dog accompany him on the hunt. They are recognized
as being part of the Hound group of dogs by the American Kennel Club. The club recognized this breed as early as
1886 and describe the American Foxhound as being sweet-tempered, easy going and
independent. They have a fantastic temperament
and are said to be great with children, as well as other dogs. They are
extremely athletic, in fact sources suggest that they were born to run, so grab your sneakers.

In
popular culture, the most famous American Foxhound is likely to be Old
Drum. Old Drum is famous because of his murder in 1869, at the hand of his owner’s
neighbor. Old Drum’s owner, Charles
Burden, successfully sued his neighbor (and brother-in-law) for the death of his
beloved Foxhound, after his neighbor shot Old Drum, following a threat earlier that day to shoot any stray that
entered his land. He blamed the loss of many sheep on stray dogs. Attorney, and later Senator George Vest, is
famous for leading the case, and more so for his closing argument, Eulogy to a Dog, in which he stressed
the loss felt by the owner following the death of his ‘best friend’. Sources suggest that the case of Old Drum was
actually the inspiration for the phrase ‘Man’s best friend’ which is a well-known
phrase today when referring to the relationship between owner and dog.

The
case of Old Drum was significant as Vest won this case and Old Drum’s owner
was compensated $50 for damages.
A bronze statue of Old Drum, inspired by Vest’s closing statement, stands
today outside of the courthouse in Warrensburg, Missouri. The story is so significant that there is also
a bust of Old Drum in Jefferson City, Missouri, residing in the Missouri
Supreme Court building.

The
story of Old Drum and his bond with his owner is symbolic of just how loyal
and loving the American Foxhound breed is.
It is still remembered today, as this was the first time that a case of
this nature had been fought and won in court. In 1936, a movie was released named The Voice of Bugle Ann, and this is based
on the story of Old Drum and the court case that followed his death.

American Foxhound Dog Name Considerations

When naming your American Foxhound, it’s important to mull over your options. There are plenty of considerations to keep in mind when naming your new companion. You may feel inspired by historical facts
when naming your pooch, for example, the story of Old Drum, or maybe finding out
that George Washington was a breeder of the American Foxhound has inspired your choice.

You could be inspired by Disney movie, The Fox and the
Hound, simply because Copper and Chief are hunting dogs used to hunt foxes,
just like the American Foxhound. You
could even consider the names Vixey and Tod, if the foxes that
appear in the animated movie inspire you.

The name Copper can also reference a color, so color could
inspire your choice of name. Similar color inspired names include Rusty, Auburn or Cinnamon. Temperament is another possible area for inspiration, and names like Sport, Breeze and Kylie would
certainly be suitable in this case. A name like Lucy or Cookie would also suit your sweet-natured
pooch.

Let’s not forget that the breed was originally bred
to hunt, so a name like Bear would be great as a bear is a formidable
hunter. Of course, you could simply name
your canine Hunter in this case!